Welcome to The Mix Shed

A humorous sign with a cartoon bird wearing headphones perched on a wooden shed. Inside the shed, there is a computer with music production software and speakers. The sign reads, "Not fancy. Not flashy. Just freakishly good mixes. Welcome to the Mix Shed - where artists hatch their sound."

Whether you are staring at a folder full of chaotic stems wondering what happens next; or you’ve just wrapped up your mix and are wondering how to survive the mastering gauntlet - you’re in the right place.

The Mix Shed is where all of our sonic anxieties meets strategic clarity. It’s part blog, part therapy, part backstage pass for artists who want their music to sound great and feel even better. You’ll find practical advice, spicy takes, and memes that hit uncomfortably close to home.

This space is built for independent artists who care about their craft; their music; but aren’t far enough down the road yet to take themselves ‘too’ seriously. So if this is you - grab your lava lamp, plug in your headphones, and let’s dive into the strange, wonderful world of mixing, mastering, and music-making.

Got a track you’re proud of but not sure what to do next?

Explore the blog, and when you're ready feel free to reach out for recording / tracking; mix; or mastering help, or just a second set of ears that actually gets where you’re at and what you’re trying to do.

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Producing vs Production: What’s the Difference, and Why Should You Care?
Music Production, Mixing and Mastering, Creative Process, Artist Education, Behind the Mix, Client Experience, Recording Mixing & Mastering Insights Paul Smyth Music Production, Mixing and Mastering, Creative Process, Artist Education, Behind the Mix, Client Experience, Recording Mixing & Mastering Insights Paul Smyth

Producing vs Production: What’s the Difference, and Why Should You Care?

“Production vs producing” sounds like a boring debate — until your chorus is in the wrong key and your kick drum sounds like a sneeze. This week, we’re untangling the history, the chaos, and why I include production tweaks free of charge (because your track deserves better than ‘just mix it’).

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